We invite you to join us for "Young Mainers’ Efforts for Food and Climate Justice”, an in-person presentation with Q&A on January 15 , 2024. The presentation takes place at 1:15pm in Pettengill Hall Room G21 during the annual Martin Luther King Jr Day Observance at Bates College, the theme of which this year is “Food & […]
Join the Lewiston-Auburn community for a community meal at St. Mary's Nutrition Center! Volunteers needed: 11:00AM - 3:00PM: Prep 3:45PM - 6:00PM: Serving 5:30PM - 6:00PM: Clean Up Contact Alison to volunteer: amcconnell@covh.org 207-208-8503 (Call, VM, SM)
Gather at the Auburn public library for a community learning session on converting plastic trash into mini greenhouses! Signups for 2024 community garden plots will also be available. For more information contact Alison McConnell (Auburn) 207-208-8503 Bridgette Bartlett (Lewiston) 207-241-9310
Learn how to make your backyard more resilient to a changing climate! There's been a lot of scary conversations as we recognize stronger storms, warmer winters, and changing ecosystems; but we want to equip you with solutions you can implement TODAY! We'll talk about ways to reduce your lawn (and associated maintenance) by swapping it […]
You wouldn’t build a house on unstable ground, and the same is true in your garden—healthy soil creates a foundation of nutrients, support, and biodiversity that will help your gardens thrive. Join soil and compost educator Scott Guzman, owner of Diggers Cooperative, a local Maine compost business, to learn how to create abundant soil ecosystems right in your backyard with commonly accessible […]
Join the Lewiston-Auburn community for a community meal at St. Mary's Nutrition Center! Volunteers needed: 11:00AM - 3:00PM: Prep 3:45PM - 6:00PM: Serving 5:30PM - 6:00PM: Clean Up Contact Alison to volunteer: amcconnell@covh.org 207-208-8503 (Call, VM, SM)
A year-round, family-friendly farmers' market right in the heart of Lewiston-Auburn, the Lewiston Farmers' Market offers visitors a chance to connect with one another and shop for a wide variety of fresh, delicious, local foods and goods while fostering a vibrant downtown and building a strong community and local economy. FREE PARKING is available in […]
Join Liberation Farms for their annual Docada Beer Abuurka, a blessing and celebration of the 2024 growing season. The event will include a speech by Executive Director Muhidin Libah around 12 PM, followed by a blessing by a Somali Bantu Elder farmer. Food, music, gathering, and self-guided farm tours will be available throughout, and The Suuq […]
Join the Lewiston-Auburn community for a community meal at St. Mary's Nutrition Center! Volunteers needed: 11:00AM - 3:00PM: Prep 3:45PM - 6:00PM: Serving 5:30PM - 6:00PM: Clean Up Contact Alison to volunteer: amcconnell@covh.org 207-208-8503 (Call, VM, SM)
Join the Lewiston-Auburn community for a community meal at St. Mary's Nutrition Center! Volunteers needed: 11:00AM - 3:00PM: Prep 3:45PM - 6:00PM: Serving 5:30PM - 6:00PM: Clean Up Contact Alison to volunteer: amcconnell@covh.org 207-208-8503 (Call, VM, SM)
